Second Place in Junior - Dog, Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts – these are faults that would impact on the dog’s ability to work.
Two very good young dogs headed this class.
Handy sized 15 months Blue and tan and another quality exhibit. He presented a balanced outline and I thought he excelled in head properties. Good reach of neck into narrow shoulders and straight front. Very good top line, tail set, legs and feet. Harsh double jacket. Covered the ground really well in profile and accurately coming and going.